The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-07-21

Is. Lawrence pensioner, who claims 10 belong "a
Greensburg, la. lie succeeded in leaving an un-
paid board bill here, 10y making II appear that hC
WAS expecting 10 draw two quarters pay OF pension
money from Columbus, O. lie received tho same
AT some other postohlce, but since Jailed 10 show
up here. lie tries 10 make Il appear that he - a
member OF the GA r.. and this Is 10 warn The COM
radcs % be ON the lookout for him, and have him
drought 10 Justice aud 10 meet the demands OF the
Caldwell Post, No 2i5. we,more. has adopted
resolutions unanimously Endorsing the pension bin
proposed by the National Pension Committee OF
The Grand Army.
PENNSYLVANIA.
one Of the Posts n this Department that Is rarely
heard or but continues in the good work Is Post
NO. d, of harrisburg. This Post Is gathering new
recruits Ia most astonishing manner, and ~ very
rapidly becoming the largest Post Ia the Depart
ment. At the end of the last quarter in 1855 the
Post numbered 45O comrades. Its membership on
June 80, lsa5, was 81 comrades in good standing,
and ts report for the same quarter showed that 81
members had been gained by muster. While the
figures submitted show gain OF 81 in is months,
the losses show nearly the same number, and TAX
ing that into consideration IL Is most astonishing
gain. being about 80 new members each quarter.
IL s tie determination OF the comrades OF this Post
10 become the largest In the State, and while 1t
ranks as the third highest at present posts Nos.
and %, of Philadelphia having considerable more
members.) your correspondent must admit, al
though inclined adversely, that If II continues IN
the manner that II has since the election OF Capt
Thomas y. MRoney as Commander, their great
desire will be attained. While Posts Nos. 2 and "a
are considerably IN the advance, your correspond
ent would not be surprised II al this Time next year
the relative positions Of the two Posts be changed,
aud Post No. IS treadng the heels Of Post No 2.
The pension bin formulated by the National
Pension Commitiee Ii meeting with almost unlver-
sal approval throughout this Department While
comparatively few Posts have taken action on the
measure, there seems 10 be general feeling OF APP
proNal, and the few Posts that have taken action
un II have declared themselves unanimously in
favor of Il, with but one exception. Among the
losls that have approved the measure are Posts
Of 10. If I.N
town; a6S. Of Altoona; IS, of MiddCtown, and 5,
10, ~, 81, "a, OF Philadelphia, representing the
strongest Posts ia the Department. At AL the Posts
Que notice had been given that the subject would
be brought before the Post at stated meeting, the
result being large vote. One of the mos cnthusi-
aslic aud largest meetings was the one held by
Schuyler Post, No. 81, Of Philadelphia, 2l3 COM
rades being present and registering themselves
unanimously IN favor Of the bill These seven
Posts represent at least p 200 comrades The only
fost SO lar ~ heard OF that has declared itself
against the bill is Post No. IS, Of Phanixviile.
Tins Post numbers about l60 comrades aud al a
meeting the Post declared itself against the bill,
ohly about 20 comrades being present aud only is
voting, showing very clearly that the measure was
not given very deliberate and just cOnsidera.
ton Watson Brothers Post, No. 432, 10y vote Of
10 ], declared against the bill, but stated that
they wauied something better nothing"
Ia letter 10 your correspondent from Past
Senior Vice Department Commander Burchheld,
oil llttsburg, he says: The inspections in this Dis
trict, under charge Of J. Il. Schroeder and Mm. 4.
Bradberfy, Assistant Inspectors-at-large, are
a
County Will be favorable. including two new Posts
aud large increase la membership. The National
Pension Committee's Dependent Pension Bill will
receive almost unanimous Endorsement. The rebel
nag order excitement, which was intense. has SUBJ
sized; but "A determined feeling exists that future
Legislation will be closely scrutinized. our Con-
gressmen need not be in doubt about the feelings of
the veterans in this quarter"
Al a meeting Of officers Of the Northwestern
Association, GAR. of Pa, the subject of the Re
union August % at Oil City was fully discussed,
Judging Nil lac
one of the grandest meetings fdhe kind that has
ever been held m Pennsylvania. The Committee
appointed 10 procure transportation at reduced
rates has arranged with ali railroads upon which
members OF the Association will wish 10 travel to
ana from the meeting for one fare for the round
trip. Posts wishing 10 arrange for special trains or
oil the Transportation Committee. II is now ar
ranged Tor Department Commander samuel Har-
per aud Comrade Chill Hazard 10 be present as
speakers, and IL is expected in addition 10 these
that Gov. Beaver will come and hoped that Col.
Fred Grant will come. ltishOped that every veteran
within the bounds of the Association will interest
himself in the success Of this Reunion The Sons
oil Veterans are expected 90 turn out 500 or more.
The regular Summer Encampmeut of the De-
paftment OF Penns! lvania was begun ON Saturday,
July ., on the battlefield Of Gettysburg The camp
was named Camp Vincent" in memory of Col
Strong Vincent, who commanded the First Diyis-
Ion OF the Flith Corps, and who was MORALLY
wounded In the second days fight on Little Round
Top. The attendance at the Encampment was
very large, especially the representation OF the
Philadelphia Posts. On the morning of July a
special train left Broad-street Station Philadelphia
at 10 O'Clock, under the charge Of A. ON Gen IL
q. williams. The train consisted Of 10 cars. and
contained about 300 persons of whom at least $50
were comrades The trains contained the follow
ing " Gettysburg Clubs:
The " bylaws" of Post No. ], with 20 men,
The " SuHfowers, Of Post No 8, with co men,
The " Razors." Of Post No. g. with 81 men,
The " Lambs, I" Of Post No. 81, with 60 men.
The " Skyeterriers. of Post No. Is with 20 men,
The lambs" of Post No. 81, were accompanied
by the Morgueonian Band Of IS pieces, aud OIL
oered as follows: President O. M.-Cien. John Tay-
Tor; Leader. Thomas III. kav; Drum Major Chas
J. Barger A live lamb benutifulIv dacoro,.a ,s,,l
various coors. was taken along as an insignia OF
their name At the depot the comrades formed in
line, and preceded by the Frankford Cornet Band
marched TO camp. where they were assigned TO
their quarters by A. A.-Gen. Stewart.
The camp was located on East Cemetery HILL
and consisted Of about GOO tents aud WAS under the
personal command Of Department Commander
Harper. Until late in the evening the comrades
kept arriving from the different parts of the State,
and the number OF comrades and the condition Of
the camp could not be well ascertained until the
next day. Bright and early Sunday morning the
comrades were up and about, and then it was seen
That al least 800 comrades were In camp and 900
more located al the various hotels and private
houses. At 1880 O'Clock Sunday morning divine
services were held ia the National Cemetery at
which Department Chaplain, Rev. John w. Savers
oiiciated and delivered an appropriate sermon
10 the very large audience. Ia the evening lac also
otiiciatcd at the services held by the Suniiowers"
Immediately after the services In the Cemetery a
sacred concert was held in camp by the band In
the evening dress parade was held which was par-
ucipated IN by 800 comrades. and was one Of the
very best ever held on the battlefield IL was re-
viewed by the Department Commander and the
other Department officers, and Past Commanders
in-Chef Louis Wagner and A. b. Beath aud T. d.
C., Col. Chill w. Hazard, John Taylor j. NJ VAN
dcrsloe, and Austin Curtin. At least 10 900 people
copyrighted on The camp grounds ia The evening
10 listen 10 the Frankfort Cornet Band and ali
were well pleased with the elegant musical selec-
uOns rendered.
On Monday afternoon the survivors Of the 18th
Pa. Cav. assembled la the Courthouse and formed
permanent organization and elected the following
officers: President, Thomas j. Grer; V-P's John
Britton anu J.. ,. Richards Sec. J. A. Wilt. and
Treas, George W. Neiman Ia compliance with a
motion That WAS adopted, the President Will am
point committee 10 make proper arrangements
Tor the erection Of "A monument 10 mark the posi-
ton held by the regiment during the battle
In the evening "A sham battle WAS fought at the
base Of Cemetery lin, in whiohthe +" Sunfiowers ("
OF Post No bcume of victorious. At the conclu.
sion OF the battle Capt. James r. Long the batfle-
field guide, delivered an illustrated lecture on the
first days fight at Gettysburg The views were
exhibited on canvas by Professor VIM w Bar
tram of Post No s. The Captain pictured the bat
tie OF Gettysburg az the most decisive one of the
war, aud showed that u the desire of Gen
Lee TO destroy the State Capitol at Harrisburg ON
the map lac gave a very interesting and entertain.
ing account of the marches of the various Divisions
on the few days preceding the battle, especially
piciuring the route taken 10y Gen. REYNOLDS and
the work done by him on the first day He
showed the position held by both Union and Con.
federate troops and the work done by both ON that
day. The Captain held the attention of the large
crowd Tor nearly two hours, and was frequently
Interrupted by the applause. Afer the lecture
the band rendered several selections On Tuesday
evening the Captain gave graphic account of the
second days fight TO an audience Of considerable
numbers.
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